JOIN US ON JUNE 21 FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL

NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP DAY!

On Thursday, June 21, public transit providers from throughout the nation will be encouraging people to Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit to get them where they need to go, instead of driving a car.

To encourage you to do your part, transit agencies from throughout northern and central New Mexico will converge at the South Capitol Rail Runner Station in Santa Fe, June 21, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for coffee, donuts and giveaways. Come join NM Rail Runner Express, Santa Fe Trails, North Central Regional Transit District, NMDOT Park & Ride, Rio Metro RTD and the New Mexico Transit Association to find out how you can save money, Dump the Pump and make public transit work for you!

Started in June 2006 by the American Public Transit Association, when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money. According to the March APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $9,894 annually by downsizing to one car.

Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities. In fact, a public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, powering community growth and revitalization.

Help Spread the Word About the Many Benefits of Public Transportation

on National Dump the Pump Day Thursday, June 21, 2018

The 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 21 is a day to highlight the many benefits of using public transportation.

From urban to suburban to rural communities, public transportation is a vital resource to Americans, and a cornerstone of our nation’s economy and local economies. In fact, public transportation helps to make a community economically competitive. Additionally, public transportation provides economic opportunities since 87 percent of public transit trips directly impact the economy.

Many people park their cars and take public transportation instead. According to APTA’s March Transit Saving Report​​, a two-person household can save, on the average, $9,894 a year by downsizing to one car.

Public transportation use reduces our nation’s dependence on foreign oil by 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline a year and it also saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually.

Quick Facts

People board public transportation 34 million times each weekday.

Since 1995, public transit ridership is up 30 percent, outpacing population growth, which is up 22 percent, and vehicle miles traveled (VTM), which is up 32 percent.

Public transportation is a $68 billion industry that employs nearly 420,000 people and supports million of private section jobs.

More than 6,800 organizations provide public transportation in the United States.

Public Transportation Enhances Personal Opportunities

Public transportation provides personal mobility and freedom for people from every walk of life.

Access to public transportation gives people transportation options to get to work, go to school, visit friends, or travel to a doctor’s office.

Public transportation provides access to job opportunities for millions of Americans.

87% of public transit trips directly impact the economy by connecting people to jobs or retail and entertainment venues.

Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns.

Every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates more than 50,000 jobs.

Every $10 million in capital investment in public transportation yields $32 million in increased business sales.

Residential property values performed 42 percent better on average if they were located near public transportation with high-frequency service.

Public Transportation Saves Money

Public transportation provides an affordable, and for many, necessary, alternative to driving.

According to APTA's most recent Transit Savings Report​, a two-person household can save, on the average, more than $9,894 a year by downsizing to one car.

Public Transportation Reduces Gasoline Consumption

Public transportation’s overall effects save the United States 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually.

Households near public transit drive an average of 4,400 fewer miles than households with no access to public transit. This equates to an individual household reduction of 223 gallons per year.

Public Transportation Reduces Carbon Footprint

Public transportation use in the United States reduces our nation’s carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually. This is equivalent to Washington, DC; New York City; Atlanta; Denver; and Los Angeles combined stopping using electricity.

One person with a 20-mile round trip commute who switches from driving to public transit can reduce his or her daily carbon emissions by 20 pounds, or more than 4,800 pounds in a year.

A single commuter switching his or her commute to public transportation can reduce a household’s carbon emissions by 10 percent and up to 30 percent if he or she eliminates a second car..